American Goulash for One
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Ground beef, peppers, and elbow macaroni simmered together in a tomato sauce, all in one skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 4 oz ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
Equipment
- skillet
Directions
- Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and green pepper for about 3 minutes, until soft.
- Add the garlic and ground beef, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat, until browned.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked macaroni. Bring it back to a gentle boil, cover, and turn the heat to low. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times, until the pasta is tender. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 586g | Calories: 720kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1393mg | Potassium: 1296mg | Fiber: 8.9g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1328IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 5.6mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw, ½ cup tomato sauce counted as canned tomato sauce, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, uncooked elbow macaroni counted as dry pasta. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.